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  • 3 Things to Avoid in Your Business’ Twitter Bio

    © Hubspot If you have a Twitter account for your business, or are thinking of starting one, you will need to summarize exactly what you do in 140 characters. Think of it as the shortest elevator speech ever. It takes…

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  • 3 Lessons Learned From a Failed Jump

    ©Can Stock Photo Inc. / STRANNIK9211 On April 5, 1988, an experienced skydiving videographer was filming an instructor and first-time student as they skydived from approximately 10,000 feet. The videographer had made two successful jumps earlier that day. With technology…

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  • 3 Common Mistakes to Avoid on LinkedIn

    I ran across this great article on how to present yourself on LinkedIn.  It covers some common mistakes that people make on LinkedIn and how not to do those.  I wanted to pass it along since  LinkedIn is a critical…

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  • 3 Cheap Marketing Ideas for Businesses on a Budget

    Marketing can be one of your largest business expenses, particularly if you’re unknown and just starting off. If your business has a storefront on a well-traveled Main Street, you’re in luck. If not, you have some work to do.New business owners…

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  • 3 Blogging Hacks for Non-Writers

    Photo credit: GraphicStockBy now you’ve probably heard how important having a blog is for your business. People buy from people they know, like, and trust. A blog is the perfect way to help people get to know you. But it…

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  • 28 March 2013 Legislative Update – PERS Reform Update

      OSCC Legislative Update        THERE IS NO CONFERENCE CALL THIS WEEK. “LIVE FROM THE CAPITOL” CONFERENCE CALLS WILL RESUME FRIDAY APRIL 5 at 2:00. Update on PERS Reform Senate Bill 754 is real reform. Senate Bill 822…

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  • 2013 Shining Stars Scholarship Recipients Named by Tigard Chamber

    Ashley Schroeder and Pélé LaFrance named 2013 Tigard Chamber Scholarship RecipientsThe Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) is pleased to announce the 2013 recipients of the Shining Stars Scholarship Award, each receiving a $1500 scholarship sponsored by Pride Disposal and…

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  • 2012 Tigard Shining Stars Community Awards Ambassador of the Year Named

    The Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) is pleased to announce that Jacqueline Triem, Loan Coordinator with Washington Federal of Tigard is the 2012 Shining Stars Ambassador of the Year.  The Ambassador of the Year Award is presented to an…

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  • 10 Easy Ways to Increase Sales

    © Can Stock Photo Inc. / olivier26 One of the most obvious ways to boost revenue in your business is to make more sales. Here are ten ways you can start doing that today: 1. Do You Have A Sales…

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  • Tigard’s 2012 Shining Stars Community Awards Chamber Volunteer of the Year Recipient Named

    Brian Castellanos, an Associate Agency Manager with COUNTRY Financial®, is the 2012 Tigard Chamber Volunteer of the Year Award recipient.  The Chamber Volunteer of the Year Award honors a Chamber member who has volunteered many hours of time, talent and…

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